Vernon Butler

According to Field Yates of ESPN, New York Giants DT Vernon Butler is being placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

Fantasy Impact

Butler spent the majority of 2022 as a free agent before signing with the Giants late in the season and being elevated off the practice squad to play a single game. The 29-year-old DT signed a reserve/future deal with the team for 2023 but will now miss the season on injured reserve. Butler has played seven seasons in the NFL for three organizations, starting 19 games.

According to NFL reporter Mike Garafolo, Vernon Butler and the Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to terms on a one-year contract.

Fantasy Impact

The defensive tackle will bring some veteran help to the Raiders' defense and join a defensive front that already features: Maxx Crosby and Chandler Jones.

Bills DT Vernon Butler restructured his contract with the team.

Fantasy Impact

In other words, he took a pay cut to remain in Buffalo. Butler will once again operate as a rotation player for the Bills' defensive line in 2021.

Former Carolina DT Vernon Butler agrees to a two-year, $16M deal with the Bills. Butler can make up to $18M, and he’ll receive $9.3M guaranteed.

Fantasy Impact

Butler had an impressive 2019 season with the Panthers, recording 32 tackles and six sacks. The former first-round pick out of Louisiana Tech played four seasons for Carolina, but will now take his talents to Buffalo. The Bills hope that Butler can build off his very good 2019 campaign for them at least through 2021.

Vernon Butler finished Sunday’s win over the Buccaneers with two solo tackles, two sacks, and two forced fumbles.

Fantasy Impact

Butler currently has four total tackles, three sacks, and three forced fumbles through Week 6. He can be left on waivers in most leagues.